Demystifying the Cost of Wedding Photography “Wow! You get paid (insert seemingly exhorbitant sum here) for one day’s work and get to take the rest of the week off!”–from the occasional friend, relative or potential client. “I could buy a camera and let my sister/friend/uncle take the photos for that price.” –heard more than...
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As a photographer, I make my living shooting subjects for magazines, advertising campaigns and large corporate clients. I’m generally given a brief, everyone involved knows what is required of them, and the aims and objectives are clear from the start. From time to time, though, I find myself faced with a different type of...
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Bridal makeup tips for a picture-perfect face From Professional Photographer magazine, March 2010 – Reprinted with permission. Tips from makeup artists Steve Moore of The Moore Agency in Atlanta, Deanna Rene of Scottsdale, Ariz., and photographer Holly Schumacher. 1. BLEND, BLEND, BLEND. You can use your everyday makeup, but use more than you normally...
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Start Searching Early: Wedding photographers are in high demand, so start your search for a snapper as soon as you possibly can before your wedding day. At least six months is ideal. Of course that means that you should have already settled on your wedding date, location and budget. Budget Appropriately: A good photographer...
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Ooh, bet you never saw this one coming, hunh? Yes, it is time once again to help you make your portraits the best they can be. I’ve been thinking that it might be better to just offer a few tips at a time, make it easier to remember. So, here we go: *Schedule the...
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Wedding Photography Guide for Brides – I’m sure you already know that choosing the right wedding photographer is just as important as choosing the right groom… well, almost. Getting the right photographer is important, but there are lots of things that YOU can do to ensure that your wedding photos are as good as...
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(This page is primarily geared toward Senior Class Pictures, but is equally appropriate to all who are new to, or uncomfortable with, professional portraiture.) a) I wear glasses and I have seen pictures of people with lots of glare in the lens. I do not want this to happen in my pictures. What should...
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A few ideas and things to consider when preparing for your wedding photography… To create and preserve pictorial memories that last a lifetime, you need to be assertive and specific about your desires. Do your homework Spend time researching photographers, looking at their work, and meeting with them. Tip: List all the poses you...
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How to Choose Your Photographer 1. Why hire a Professional Wedding Photographer? If you are on a budget, you might be tempted to get a friend to photograph your wedding. He might even be a skilled amateur photographer. However, this is one area where you do not want to try to save money. You...
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ONE YEAR BEFORE THE WEDDING ◊ Announce your engagement ◊ Place engagement photo and announcement in local newspapers ◊ Attend engagement parties ◊ Discuss with your parents and other planners what your wishes are for the wedding ◊ Meet with any family members who will participate in planning (or paying for) the wedding –...
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